Empowering Director, Child & Family Development Center

San Juan College; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave & holidays

Pension plan (NMERB)

Job summary

San Juan College invites an accomplished leader to serve as Director of the Child and Family Development Center (CFDC), a premier childcare center and lab school. You will guide curriculum, accreditation, licensing, and program operations while partnering with the ECED program to offer robust practicum experiences for future educators.

You will supervise staff, develop strong family partnerships, mentor teachers, and ensure compliance with NM ECECD licensing and NAEYC standards, shaping

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to early childhood education.
• 3–5 years of related leadership experience in EC settings.

Responsibilities

• Direct CFDC operations and lead the teaching staff.
• Ensure compliance with NM ECECD regulations and NAEYC standards.
• Coordinate practicum experiences with ECED program.
• Oversee budgeting, grants, and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Grant writing

Program administration

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

NAEYC Accreditation Standards

ECED licensing regulations

Job description

San Juan College invites an accomplished leader to serve as Director of the Child and Family Development Center (CFDC), a premier childcare center and lab school. You will guide curriculum, accreditation, licensing, and program operations while partnering with the ECED program to offer robust practicum experiences for future educators.

You will supervise staff, develop strong family partnerships, mentor teachers, and ensure compliance with NM ECECD licensing and NAEYC standards, shaping